Report Part 1

APPENDIX I

(See Paragraph-6)

FORM 1

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(I) Basic Information

S.No.

Item

Details

Is your project Comes under Notified Industrial Area

	Whether proposal involved violation of EIA notification	No
	Weather Consent to Establishment Obtained	N/A
	Upload copy of CTE	N/A

Name of the Project/s	Khadia Expansion Open Cast Project
Brief summary of project	Annexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number	IA/MP/CMIN/238696/2021
Project Cost	1823 lacs

S. No. in the schedule	1(a) Mining of minerals
Project Sector	Coal Mining

Proposed capacity/area/length/tonnage to be handled/command area/lease area/number or wells to be drilled

i) Production Capacity Existing approved EC capacity : 14.00 Mtpa Proposed increase in EC capacity : 6.00 Mtpa Total production capacity for which environmental clearance sought : 20.00 Mtpa ii) Mine lease Area: Existing mine lease area : 1640.000 Ha Increase in mine lease area due to proposed increase in production capacity : 57.906 Ha Total Mine lease area for which environmental clearance sought : 1697.906 Ha ha.

New/Expansion/Modernization	Expansion
Proposal Number	IA/MP/CMIN/8164/2006
MoEFCC file number(Previous EC)	J-11015/255/2006-IA.II(M)
Uploaded EC letter	Annexure-Uploaded EC letter

Existing Capacity/Area etc.

1640 ha.

Category of project i.e. 'A' or 'B'

Does it attract the general condition? If yes, please specify

Does it attract the specific condition? If yes, please specify

Location of the project	Khadia Geological block of Moher sub-basin of Singrauli Coalfields in Tehsil Dudhi, district-Sonebhadra, Uttar Pradesh under survey of India topo-sheet 63-L/12. Latitude : 24o06'50.48" N to 24o09'16.70" N and Longitude : 82o41'20.91" E to 82o44'27.55" E.
Shape of the project land	Block (Polygon)
Uploaded GPS file	Annexure-GPS file
Uploaded copy of survey of India Toposheet	Annexure-Survey of india toposheet
Plot/Survey/Khasra No.	The village wise Plot details of land are given in land clearance letters enclosed as Annexure No.-III of additional information (Application for TOR in Form-I).
Town / Village	Khadia, Chilkatand, Bhairwa, Paraswar Raja, Dudhichua & Churidah
State of the project	Madhya Pradesh

Details of State of the project
S.no	State Name	District Name	Tehsil Name
(1.)	Uttar Pradesh	Sonbhadra	Dudhi
(2.)	Madhya Pradesh	Singrouli	Singrauli

10.

Nearest railway station along with distance in kms	Shaktinagar in UP, 2 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms	Varanasi in UP, 230 km

11.

Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms

Anpara , 18 km

12.

Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Muncipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal address with telephone nos. to be given)

Zilla Panchayat Sonebhadra Post : Sonebhadra Sonebhadra (UP) Mobile No. 09415450450 (Chairman, Zilla Panchayat) Municipal Corporation : Nagar Pallika Nigam, Waidhan P.O. : Waidhan District: Singrauli (MP) Phone No. 07805-233152

13.

Name of the Applicant

Rajiv

14.

Registered Address

General Manager Khadia ,P.O. Khadia, Distt.:Sonebhadra, Uttar Pradesh PIN 231222

15.

Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company	Northern Coalfields Ltd. (NCL)
Name of the Applicant	Rajiv
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO)	General Manager
Pin code	231222
E-mail	cgm.khd@gmail.com
Telephone No.	5446-232274
Fax No.	5446-05446232274
Copy of documents in support of the competence/authority of the person making this application to make application on behalf of the User Agency .	Annexure-Uploaded Copy of documents in support of the competence/authority

16.

Details of Alternative Sites examined, if any. Location of these sites should be shown on a toposheet

17.

Whether part of Interlinked projects?

18.

Whether separate application of Interlinked project has been submitted?

N/A

19.

If Yes, MoEF file number	N/A
Date of submission	N/A

20.

If No, Reason

N/A

21.

Whether the proposal involves Approval/ Clearance under: if yes, details of the same and their status to be given
(i) Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the Forest (Conservation) Act,1980?	Yes
Status	Forest Clearance Under Process(Stage-I)
(ii) Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the wildlife (Protection) Act,1972?	No
(iii) Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the C.R.Z notification, 2011?	No

22.

Whether there is any Government Order/Policy relevant/relating to the site?

23.

Whether any Forest Land Involved?	Yes
Area of Forest land Involved (hectares)	901.906 Ha ha.

24.

Whether there is any litigation pending against the project and/or land in which the project is proposed to be set up?	No
(a) Name of the Court	N/A
(b) Name of the Sub court	N/A
(c) Case No.	N/A
(d) Orders/directions of the court, if any and relevance with the proposed project	N/A

(II) Activity

1	Construction, operation or decommissioning of the Project involving actions, which will cause physical changes in the locality (topography, land use, changes in water bodies, etc.)

S.No

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No

Details there of (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

1.1

Permanent or temporary change in land use, land cover or topography including increase in intensity of land use (with respect to local land use plan)

Yes

Total land requirement for Expansion project is 1697.906 Ha. The project has already acquired 1640.00 ha land and broken during present mining operations. The additional 57.906 ha Forest land in MP is required for expansion. The Mine operational Land use of expansion project are (1. Quarry area- 1060.00 ha, 2. External OB Dump area- 258.000 ha, 3. Infrastructure- 140.000 Ha, 4. Residential and green belt - 180.508 Ha, 5. Safety zone and others 59.398 ha).

1.2

Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings?

This is an existing operating mine and the surface infrastructure facilities at pit head, explosive magazines, roads, residential colony etc. are already in place. Total land requirement for Expansion project is 1697.906 ha out of which 1640.00 ha has already been acquired for the project, 31.661 Ha Forest land to be acquired by Khadia, 21.189 Ha Stage-I FC has been obtained 8-69/2018FC dated 13.01.2020 and 5.056 Ha Stage-II FC grantedvide8-58/2005-FC 13.08.2007.

1.3

Creation of new land uses?

Yes

The permanent change in land will be at the end of mine. The broken land will be suitably reclaimed. The total quarry land broken as on 01-08-2021 is 693.20 Ha.The post mining land use will be 1.Reclaimed External OB dump 258.000 Ha 2. Reclaimed Internal OB dump 1023.00 ha 3. Infrastructure area (Plantation after dismentaling) 140.000 Ha, 4. Residential area 180.508 ha, 5.Mine void (Water body) 37.000 Ha 6. Safety zone/ undisturbed area 59.398 ha.

1.4

Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing?

Not applicable as this is an existing mine.

1.5

Construction works?

Yes

Additional proposed Infrastructures/office buildings meant to serve the Expansion project.

1.6

Demolition works?

Yes

Demolition of infrastructure will be carried out at the end of mine life

1.7

Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers?

The mine is already in operation. As such not applicable.

1.8

Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations and fill or excavations

Yes

Additional proposed Mine infrastructures viz. workshop & Stores, Coal Handling Plant, Railway Siding, Service Building, may be constructed in Expansion Stage

1.9

Underground works including mining or tunnelling?

Not applicable. The Khadia mine is an opencast coal mine. No underground work is envisaged.

1.10

Reclamation works?

Yes

The reclamation works involve Technical and Biological reclamation. The total estimated OB is 1331.66 Mm3 since inception of Khdia OC, Out of which 487.66 Mm3 has already been dumped as external/Internal dump till 31.03.2020. The density of plantation in dump area will be kept @2500 nos./ Ha.

1.11

Dredging?

No dredging is involved.

1.12

Offshore structures?

Not applicable.

1.13

Production and manufacturing processes?

Yes

The coal is being produced through opencast method. It has been planned to mine the coal deposits by combined system of mining using shovel dumper, dragline and surface Miner.

1.14

Facilities for storage of goods or materials?

Yes

i) Storage facilities for the explosives is maintained by adjacent mine Dudhichua OCP and shared by this project. ii) Coal will be stored in coal stock yard from where the coal will be dispatched to CHP. iii) Storage of goods & other material is made in the material store at earmarked site with storage facilities. The same practice will continue in expansion project.

1.15

Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents?

Yes

Solid waste- Municipal solid waste generated from the colony and office is being suitably taken care as per Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016. Liquid waste- The waste water from Workshop, CHP and mine are being treated in existing ETP of 38400m3/d capacity.The treated effluent is being used for Industrial purpose. There is no discharge outside the mine premises except in monsoon season. The domestic waste water from colony are being treated in STP of 1500m3/d capacity.

1.16

Facilities for long term housing of operational workers?

Yes

No additional provision of Residential Buildings has been made for the increased production from the OCP for Option-II. Vacant Residential quarters of the nearby projects will be shared for additional manpower. As per sanctioned EPR, total sanctioned manpower is 1600 nos. The existing manpower as on 01.08.2021 is 1378, there are sufficient houses provided in the project.

1.17

New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation?

Yes

There are some constructions proposed in the EPR, within mine lease area. These constructions will not involve in any physical changes in the locality i.e. in topography, land use and change in water bodies.

1.18

New road, rail, air water borne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc?

Yes

1.19

Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements?

No closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructures leading to change in traffic movements.

1.20

New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines?

No new construction or diversion of transmission lines or pipelines

1.21

Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers?

i) Surfacewater : There is no nalla or river in the project lease area at present. There will be no re-alignment, damming or other changes of water courses in present proposal. ii) Ground water : It is proposed to prepare a comprehensive Hydo-geological report for proposed expansion.

1.22

Stream crossings?

There are no stream crossing in the project lease area.

1.23

Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters?

Yes

Domestic water demand (1300 m3/day) is being met by Integrated Water Supply Scheme (IWSS) at Khadia Project from GBP Sagar Industrial water demand (2600 m3/day) and Fire Fighting demand 900 m3/day (Occasional Use) and is being met from mine water and reuse of treated water.The Mine water and treated water from ETP and STP is being used for haul road dust suppression, Horticulture and otherindustrial use.

1.24

Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off?

Due to present proposal there will be no changes in surface drainage pattern from present stage.

1.25

Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning?

Yes

The mine is already in operation and personnel have been provided transport facilities up to time office of the mine. The existing system will continue for expansion project. Decommissioning of infrastructure will be carried out at the end of mine life.

1.26

Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works?

Yes

Not envisaged at present. Dismantling /decommissioning work may start after mine closure. Mine closure plan has already been prepared and approved.

1.27

Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment?

Not envisaged at present. Decommissioning of CHP, Workshop & other infrastructure will have positive impact on the environment as the area will be planted after decommissioning. But this activity will start after mine closure

1.28

Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently?

Yes

1.29

Introduction of alien species?

There is no proposal for introduction of alien species in this project.

1.30

Loss of native species or genetic diversity?

Yes

There are loss of some native species due to forestland involvement. It is proposed to plant these native species during the Bio-reclamation of O.B dumps to maintain generic diversity.

1.31

Any other actions?

Yes

The EIA/EMP report will cover all other actions along with remedial measures during Construction, operation or decommissioning of the Project, which will cause physical changes in the locality (topography, land use, changes in water bodies, etc.)

2	Use of Natural resources for construction or operation of the Project (such as land, water, materials or energy, especially any resources which are non-renewable or in short supply):

S.No

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

2.1

Land especially undeveloped or agricultural land (ha)

Yes

Total land requirement for Expansion project is 1697.906 Ha. The project has already acquired 1640.00 ha land and broken during present mining operations. The breakup of additional 57.906 ha Forest land in MP is 31.661 Ha Forest land to be acquired by Khadia, 21.189 Ha Stage-I FC (FC no. 8-69/2018-FC dated 13.01.2020) has been obtained, 5.056 Ha Stage-II clearance granted(FC no. 8-58/2005-FC dated 13.08.2007). There is no undeveloped or agricultural land is involved in expansion project.

2.2

Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD

Yes

Total Water Demand for Expn. Project is as Domestic water - 1300 m3/day, Industrial water - 2600 m3/day, Total : 3900 m3/day, Fire Fighting : 900 m3/day (Occasional Use). This will be met by integrated water supply scheme (IWSS) at Khadia Project. The industrial water requirement are being met also by mine water and reuse of treated water. The Mine water and treated water from ETP and STP are being used for haul road dust suppression, Horticulture and other industrial use.

2.3

Minerals (MT)

No mineral are in use for construction or operation of the project. The project will produce peak 20 Mt/Annum of Coal. The estimated total balance coal reserve as on 01.04.2020 is 233.50 MT.

2.4

Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT)

The mine is already in operation. No major construction has been proposed at expansion stage.

2.5

Forests and timber (source – MT)

This is an opencast mine. Hence not applicable.

2.6

Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT),energy (MW)

Yes

Electricity : Source : UPRVUNL/MPEB (Through 132/33 KV Bina and Dudhichua Sub-station of NCL). Maximum Power Demand = 20111 KVA. Annual Energy Consumption = 89.43 MKWH Fuel (Diesel): Present Consumption :- 77.42 KL/day. The Annual estimated Fuel consumption for Expansion project is 88.48 KL/day.

2.7

Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units)

As per EPR, no any other natural resource proposed to be used in the expansion project

3	Use, storage, transport, handling or production of substances or materials, which could be harmful to human health or the environment or raise concerns about actual or perceived risks to human health

S.No

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

3.1

Use of substances or materials, which are hazardous (as per MSIHC rules) to human health or the environment (flora, fauna, and water supplies

Yes

The hazardous substances are being taken care of as per Hazardous and Other Waste Rules, 2016, e waste Management Rules 2016 and Battery Management Rules, 2001. The project has Hazardous Waste Authorization from UPPCB for 250 KL of Used Oil, 30 tonne of oil containing waste. The category 5.1 Hazardous waste (Used oil) will increase to approx 400 Kl and Category 5.2 Hazardous waste (oil containing waste) will increase to approx 50 t for expansion project.

3.2

Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases)

There is no such risk involved.

3.3

Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions?

Yes

This is an operating mine .The standard of living has already improved. The project will have positive impact on the welfare of people and result into overall development of the area in and around the mine. Peripheral development is being taken up as CSR program. There will be further improvement during life of the mine.

3.4

Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc.

Not envisaged

3.5

Any other causes

Nil

4	Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or decommissioning (MT/month)

S.No

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

4.1

Spoil, overburden or mine wastes

Yes

The total estimated OB is 1331.66 Mm3 since inception of Khadia OCP, Out of which 487.66 Mm3 has already been dumped as external/Internal dump till 31.03.2020 and balance 844.0 Mm3 OB generated from proposed Khadia OCP will be accommodated in the mine area as Internal Dump. No external dumping is involved in Expansion project. Overburden consisting of Alluvium shale and sandstone. The OB dumps will be physically and biologically reclaimed.

4.2

Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes)

Yes

The domestic municipal waste is likely to be generated from Khadia colony. The existing project generates about 850 cum/month of municipal domestic waste during 2020-21 which is not likely to increase in expansion project as no additional residential quarters is proposed in Expansion project. The domestic wastes generated are being disposed off as per provisions of Municipal Solid Waste (Management & Handling) Rules-2016. No commercial waste is getting generated.

4.3

Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules)

Yes

4.4

Other industrial process wastes

There are no other industrial process waste in present proposal

4.5

Surplus product

There are no surplus product i.e. coal as there is shortage of coal for thermal power in the country.

4.6

Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment

Yes

The STP Sludge are being used as manure in horticulture. Sludge from ETP are being disposed off as Hazardous and Other waste (Managementand trans-boundary movement) Rules, 2016. Sludge from ETP is being mixed with the OB dump. Also, the Industrial buildings are having facilities of septic tank and soak pit.

4.7

Construction or demolition wastes

Yes

Demolition waste will be generated during mine closure. The construction / demolition waste will be used for filling up of low lying areas or put to other suitable uses.

4.8

Redundant machinery or equipment

Yes

The redundant machineries or equipment during later period of mine operation will be transferred to other projects where required. If outlived their working life, they will be surveyed off and disposed as per Company’s Rule.

4.9

Contaminated soils or other materials

Not envisaged.

4.10

Agricultural wastes

There are no agricultural waste generated as this a coal mining proposal.

4.11

Other solid wastes

There are no other solid waste generated other than Over burden (OB) as mentioned above.

5	Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air(Kg/hr)

S.No

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

5.1

Emissions from combustion of fossil fuels from stationary or mobile sources

Yes

The gaseous pollutants mainly like SO2 & NOx will get generated during Operation of HEMMs, blasting and accidental fire in coal stock. Individual transport equipment will be maintained to comply with the prescribed emission norms. The concentration/quantum of SO2 & NOx is measured through ambient air quality monitoring in the mine area every fortnight as per Environment Protection Amended Rules 2000.

5.2

Emissions from production processes

Yes

SPM, PM10 and PM2.5 are generated from blasting, drilling and other mining activities like coal and OB transportation, handling and storage. There are 04 nos. (70 KL), 16 nos. (20 KL), 12 nos. (16 KL), 01 nos. (12 KL), and 04 nos. (10 KL) mobile water tankers being used for dust suppression. The additional provision of one 70 KL water sprinkler, 02 Mist spray Gun and 2 Road sweeping Machine have been made in Expansion project.

5.3

Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport

Yes

SPM, PM10 and PM2.5 are generated from coal transportation, handling and storage. These are being taken care of by water sprinkling on the transport routes and transfer points of CHP. There are 04 nos. (70 KL), 16 nos. (20 KL), 12 nos. (16 KL), 01 nos. (12 KL), and 04 nos. (10 KL) mobile water tankers are being used for regular dust suppression. Adequate provision has been made in Expansion project to take care of water sprinkling at required locations to keep the level within permissible limit.

5.4

Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment

Yes

SPM, Particulate Matter (PM10) and Fine PM2.5 will get generated during construction activities. Water sprinkling will be done to prevent the dust becoming air borne. The quantity of Emission from plant and Machinery is insignificant after taking mitigation measures.

5.5

Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste

Yes

Dust will generated during transportation, loading, unloading etc. Water sprinkling will be done to prevent the dust from becoming air borne.

5.6

Emissions from incineration of waste

There is no incineration of waste involved in the present proposal

5.7

Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris)

Not Applicable

5.8

Emissions from any other sources

Not envisaged

6	Generation of Noise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat:

S.No

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

6.1

From operation of equipment e.g. engines, ventilation plant, crushers

Yes

Generation of noise level is found within acceptable limits which is measured through ambient noise quality monitoring in the mine activity area every fortnight as per MOEFCC Gazette Notification No. GSR 742(E) dt.25.09.2000 standards for coal Mines. The vibration from operation of equipment is being kept within permissible limits by maintenance of HEMMs and CHPs at schedule intervals. The blast induced vibration will be kept within permissible limits.

6.2

From industrial or similar processes

Yes

6.3

From construction or demolition

Negligible

6.4

From blasting or piling

Yes

The blasting do generate noise and vibration, but the operation is being restricted within the shift changeover period for its minimum impact. Further, use of NONELs and electronic delay detonators are being done as a precaution to maintain the level within prescribed standards. Blasting vibration are instantaneous & restricted to once or twice in a day. It is maintained within the permissible limits specified by DGMS.

6.5

From construction or operational traffic

Yes

Noise generation is due to movement of dumpers for transportation of coal & OB. Generation of noise level are found within acceptable limits which are measured through ambient noise quality monitoring in the mine activity area every fortnight as per as per MOEFCC Gazette Notification No. GSR 742(E) dt. 25.09.2000 standards for coal Mines.

6.6

From lighting or cooling systems

There are no lighting or cooling systems involved in present proposal.

6.7

From any other sources

There are no other sources.

7	Risks of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants into the ground or into sewers, surface waters, groundwater, coastal waters or the sea:

S.No

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

7.1

From handling, storage, use or spillage of hazardous materials

Yes

The hazardous substances like spent / burnt oil and oil soaked filters, old batteries etc. are taken care of as per Hazardous and Other Waste (Management and Trans-boundary movement) Rules, 2016 and e-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016. Such wastes sent to stores for disposal through authorized Recyclers and to TSDF site for U.P. 2001. Used oil is collected in drums & disposed off for recycling to Registered Recyclers.

7.2

From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge)

Yes

Effluent from Workshop, CHP and Mines is being treated in existing ETP (38.4 MLD capacity) and being reused for industrial purpose. The domestic waste water from colony are being treated in STP (1.5 MLD capacity) and being reused for horticulture. The present mine water generated is 2480 m3/ d and waste water treated in ETP/STP from workshop, CHP and colony are 720m3/d, 215.4m3/d, and 1456m3/d respectively.The existing STP and ETP have sufficient capacity to cater the need of Expansion Project.

7.3

By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water

Not envisaged

7.4

From any other sources

Not envisaged

7.5

Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources?

Not envisaged

8	Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could affect human health or the environment

S.No

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

8.1

From explosions, spillages, fires etc from storage, handling, use or production of hazardous substances

Yes

Risk exists on account of storage and use of explosives and fuel. Proper safety precautions are being taken to avoid such risks.

8.2

From any other causes

Yes

1) Land sliding in OB Dump and mine Pit : This is taken care by proper design of slopes in OB dump and Mine Pit. 2) Blasting : There are risks of ground vibration and fly rocks, which are taken care by optimum designing and getting approval from DGMS and implementing the same. 3) Mine Inundation : There is risk of mine inundation due to heavy rain. This risk is taken care by proper design of mine drainage system and pumping.

8.3

Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)?

The mine is falling within the seismic Zone-III. Project is not falling under seismically active zone or land slide prone area. The natural disasters due to flooding and landslides, are not likely to affect the project. All safety measures like slope monitoring for stability and adequate pumping capacity are being taken. Besides safety measures, the mine is well equipped to deal with eventuality as enumerated in Coal Mines Regulation (CMR)-2017 and related DGMS circulars.

9	Factors which should be considered (such as consequential development) which could lead to environmental effects or the potential for cumulative impacts with other existing or planned activities in the locality

S.No

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

9.1

Lead to development of supporting utilities, ancillary development or development stimulated by the project which could have impact on the environment e.g.:

Supporting infrastructure (roads, power supply,waste or waste water treatment, etc.)
housing development
extractive industries
supply industries
Other

Yes

Economic growth associated with coal mining activity leads to semi-urban like development. This will support development of ancillary and supporting industries and other related activities. Khadia OCP is operating since 1981-82. The area has already developed the supporting infrastructure i.e. housing, roads, power supply,etc. Proposed expansion will lead to the further increase in business which will provide opportunities of indirect employment to local community.

9.2

Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment

Yes

Some of the activity enumerated at 9.1 above could assume permanent residency with appropriate feed sustain growth mechanism. Beyond this the physically and/ or biologically reclaimed land would undergo transformation over time which would have positive impact on environment.

9.3

Set a precedent for later developments

Yes

Activities at 9.1 & 9.2 above do culminate in conjunction with local set up and in a number of cases has set precedence of economic development leading to over socio-economic growth of the area.

9.4

Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects

Yes

There are Kakri OCP, Bina OCP, Krishnashila OCP, Jayant OCP, Dudhichua OCP, Nigahi, and Jhingurda OCP, existing coal mining projects in buffer zone of Khadia OCP. Associated mining activity with numerous such closely located centers as indicated at 9.1, 9.2 and 9.3 along with other activities like Singrauli and Vindhyachal STPS of NTPC etc. could be cumulative impact

(III)

Environmental Sensitivity

S.No

Areas

Name/Identity

Aerial distance (within 15km.) Proposed project location boundary

Areas protected under international conventions, national or local legislation for their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value

There are no protected areas as mentioned within 15 km of proposed project location boundary.

Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests

There are no such areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons within 15 Km from the proposed project location boundary.

Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration

There are no areas used by protected, important or sensitive species as mentioned within 15 km of proposed project location boundary.

Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters

There are no inland, coastal, marine or underground waters within 15 km of proposed project location boundary.

State, National boundaries

MP & UP state boundary passes through the lease boundary of Khadia project.

Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas

There are no Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas within 15 km of proposed project location boundary.

Defence installations

There are no defense installations within 15 km of proposed project location boundary.

Densely populated or built-up area

In the study area, there is no such densely populated area. There are some villages in the study area. Other than residential colony of the coal mines, Vindhyachal STPS and Singrauli STPS of NTPC, there is no other major built up area.

Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities)

There are no sensitive man-made land uses in the area. The NTPC hospital and NCL Central hospital (NSC) are of major concern for medical facilities in the area.

Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources.(ground water resources,surface resources,forestry,agriculture,fisheries,tourism,minerals)

There are no areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources as mentioned within 15 km of proposed project location boundary.

Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage.(those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded)

Yes

The Singrauli area is under Severely Polluted Area (SPA) specified by CPCB.

Areas susceptible to natural hazard which could cause the project to present environmental problems (earthquakes, subsidence, landslides, erosion, flooding or extreme or adverse climatic conditions) similar effects

There are no such areas susceptible to natural hazard exist as mentioned within 15 km of proposed project location boundary.

(IV)

Proposed Terms of Reference for EIA studies

1	Uploaded Proposed TOR File	Annexure-TOR file
2	Uploaded scanned copy of covering letter	Annexure-scanned copy of covering letter
3	Uploaded Pre-Feasibility report(PFR)	Annexure-PFR
4	Uploaded additional attachments(only single pdf file)	Annexure-Additional attachments
5	Uploaded Approval of mining Plan	Annexure-Uploaded Approval of mining plan

Additional Attachments, if any
Attached File
EDS Reply
Issue of linking of Earlier EC

Essential Detail Sought:
Sno.	EDS Letter	Remarks	Date of EDS
1.	Eds Reply Letter	Application to obtain FC for additional required forest land submitted in Parivesh Portal with proposal no. FP/MP/MIN/149270/2021 on 17.12.2021.	27 Dec 2021
2.	NA	As per the Form-1, it is noted that expansion project involves increase of land with requirement of FC. Therefore, you are requested to attach a copy application submitted to get permission of FC.	23 Dec 2021

Additional Detail Sought : NIL

(V)	Undertaking
	I hereby give undertaking that the data and information given in the application and enclosures are true to be best of my knowledge and belief and I am aware that if any part of the data and information found to be false or misleading at any stage, the project will be rejected and clearance given, if any to the project will be revoked at our risk and cost.

V.(i)

Name of Applicant	Rajiv
Designation	General Manager
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)	Northern Coalfields Ltd. (NCL)
Address	General Manager Khadia ,P.O. Khadia, Distt.:Sonebhadra, Uttar Pradesh PIN 231222